# Sprint Planning Workflow {#sprint-planning-workflow}


Step-by-step guide for planning and running sprints.


## Before Sprint {#before-sprint}



### 1. Backlog Grooming (Day before planning) {#1-backlog-grooming-day-before-planning}


1. Product Owner reviews backlog
2. Prioritize items by business value
3. Ensure stories have acceptance criteria
4. Estimate unestimated items
5. Mark items ready for sprint


### 2. Sprint Planning Meeting {#2-sprint-planning-meeting}


**Duration:** 1-2 hours for a 2-week sprint

**Agenda:**

1. Review previous sprint metrics
2. Set sprint goal
3. Select items from backlog
4. Break stories into tasks
5. Assign owners
6. Commit as a team


## During Sprint {#during-sprint}



### Daily Standup {#daily-standup}


```
What did I do yesterday?
What will I do today?
Any blockers?
```

**In Gauzy:**

1. Check **Dashboard** → **Team Activity**
2. Review [Daily Plans](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/daily-plans-deep-dive/index.md)
3. Update task statuses on the board


### Mid-Sprint Review {#mid-sprint-review}


1. Check burndown chart
2. Flag at-risk items
3. Re-prioritize if needed
4. Unblock team members


## Sprint End {#sprint-end}



### Sprint Review {#sprint-review}


1. Demo completed work
2. Stakeholder feedback
3. Accept/reject stories
4. Update product backlog


### Retrospective {#retrospective}


| Question            | Format           |
| ------------------- | ---------------- |
| What went well?     | Sticky notes     |
| What could improve? | Group discussion |
| Action items        | Assigned tasks   |


### Close Sprint in Gauzy {#close-sprint-in-gauzy}


1. Go to **Projects** → **Sprints**
2. Click **Close Sprint**
3. Carry over incomplete items to next sprint
4. Review velocity metrics


## Related Pages {#related-pages}


- [Sprint Management](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/sprint-management-deep-dive/index.md) — sprint features
- [Task Management](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/task-management/index.md) — tasks
- [Reports](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/reports-and-analytics/index.md) — metrics